Kathmandu, April 1 -- Riders working in different ride-hailing service companies have demanded uniformity in fares, saying disparities in charges have heightened risks as customers increasingly vent their ire at them, knowingly or unknowingly.

Following the rise in fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, companies have unilaterally increased rates, resulting in significant mismatches in fares for the same destination across different platforms.

"The petrol price has increased twice in a month, but the fare has not been adjusted accordingly. Similarly, rates are not uniform among service providers," said Peshal Kumar Khaptari Magar, spokesperson for the Pro-Riders Group, an ad hoc body formed by riders working across ...